Community Notices

By Debbie Halkett | Posted: Tuesday March 3, 2026

What's happening around Oamaru...

Waitaki Children's Choir - Open to Years 4 - 8 - Growing young voices, building confident musicians, creating community through song. Younger students may be considered by invitation. Rehearsals on Thursdays from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm, at the MJ Mayhew Music Suite, Waitaki Girls’ High School, 46 Ouse Street, Oamaru. Please complete the Google Form enrolment link below who may be interested in joining the Waitaki Children’s Choir.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEwBvbUzxVZ537i3fqPcHouq8l8P1p7QCOZM7RHTIpcQj19g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107371781159163238815

Jose Juan Reyes

Music Director and Choral Conductor

0212456827

josejuandreyes@gmail.com

Five Forks Foothills Trail Ride - 7th & 8th March - There are tracks for advanced riders, intermediate, families, beginners & pee wee. A food tent to refuel and free onsite basic camping. Ride one day, or both days. It's up to you! See poster attached.

Oscar at Fenwick School - Out of School Care and Recreation

Before and after school care and holidays - Programme for children aged 5-13

Breakfast/Afternoon Tea/ Assistance with Homework/Drop off/pick up from school/A variety of daily activities.

Book via - Enrolmy.com/oscar-fenwick

Enquiries 021 156 5871

oamaruoscar@gmail.com

Athletic Junior Rugby Club Registrations: Register your child for our Junior Rugby Season.

Meadowbank Football Club: Registrations are now open for the upcoming season. The registration link is also included below, as it doesn’t open correctly from the PDF https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/500428 See attached file.

Registrations for the 2026 football season with Awamoa Football Club are now open. Below is a link to the registration form. See attached file.https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/469661

 

Papakaio 8 Hour School Comp Fundraiser - 7-12 years kids track 1 & 2 hour loops/13 years+ Main Track 4/8 hours - Ride solo or in a competitive or social team. 14 March 2026, Willow Park, Oamaru.

Win a Bike - Thanks to Victor Nelson Cycles & Giant

Register now at: www.papakaio8hour.nz

Entry Fee: $10 - 7-12 years, $80 13years+/Rider

Waitaki District Council is excited to be hosting the Friendly Bay Family Fun Day on Saturday 7 March.

 This is a free, old-fashioned family fun day designed to bring our community together in a safe, inclusive and positive environment. The day will focus on:

  •  Community connection

  • Wellbeing and outdoor play

  • Sustainability and pride of place

  • Creating fun memories for tamariki and their whānau

It aligns strongly with our shared values around community, participation and caring for our environment – very much in the spirit of The Waitaki Way. 

Endometriosis Month

Join us for great food, great music, a night to remember for a great cause.  

All proceeds from this event will support Endometriosis New  Zealand deliver educational programmes.  

When: Saturday 28 March 2026

Where: The Loan & Merc – Oamaru 

Time: Doors open 6 pm 

Did you know? 

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 girls and women and can have  a significant impact on quality of life.  

Tickets $100 

Purchase online https://sending-you-happiness.raiselysite.com/ QR Code attached on poster.